There is nothing like watching a movie from the comfort of your own house. To be honest, there are some days where I would choose my home theater system over the multiplex. What makes it even better is that I can call my friends over and have a great time without worrying about what others would think about us. We are a crazy lot. Without further ado, let’s get on with the Top 10 Home Theater Projectors of 2017. These projectors have been rated and reviewed by critics and are the best that you’ll find out there.
Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000
High-quality projectors don’t come cheap. The Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema LS10000 is the perfect example of that. Coming at a price tag of $8,999, the Pro Cinema LS10000 is capable of playing back content at FullHD and 4K resolutions. It uses a revolutionary 3LCD reflective laser projection technology for the best possible experience that you can ask for. The native resolution of this projector is 1920×1080 pixels and it can upscale videos to 4K using the 4K Enhancement Technology. If you want the absolute best for your home theater experience, then this is one of the best home theater projectors that you can get.
Sony VPL-VW350ES
This is a similar option to the one given above and doesn’t come cheap. The Sony VPL-VW350ES comes at a price tag of $8,599 and has most of the features that the LS10000 provides. It supports 4K and 1080p videos and just like the Epson LS10000, it upscales videos to 4K. It supports screen sizes up to 150-inches and has a 3 year limited warranty.
BenQ W1080ST
This is a much cheaper alternative to those who don’t want to spend a lot. The BenQ W1080ST comes at a price tag of around $700. People have had only great things to say about this. It can play a wide range of resolutions which include 480i, 480p, 576p, 576i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. The SmartEco Mode adjusts the power of the lamp automatically to save the maximum. There is another feature known as the Eco Blank which cuts the power consumption of the lamp by up to 70% when there is no activity. Overall, I’d say that the BenQ W1080ST is a great choice for someone who is looking for some serious performance without breaking the bank.
JVC DLA-X700R
JVC is a well-known brand and the DLA-X700R comes at a price tag of around $4,000. Even though it is much lesser than the ones from Sony and Epson, it features some of the core features of those brands. It has an amazing contrast ratio of 600,000:1. What you need to understand is that this is a ‘Shift 4K’ projector and not a ‘True 4K’ projector. The difference is that it shifts an image from a 1080p video 4 times at a higher clock speed to achieve 4K resolution. The picture quality is great and the cost is comparatively low.
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB
This list of the Top 10 Home Theater Projectors has 4 projectors from Epson and that itself is a testament to their quality and performance. The PowerLite Home Cinema 5040UB comes at a price tag of around $2,700 and delivers a mind-boggling contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1. This ensures the best quality pictures even in dark scenes. The lamp delivers 2,500 lumens of white brightness and 2,500 lumens of color brightness for stunning clarity and the most vibrant pictures.
BenQ HT3050
The main selling point of the BenQ HT3050 is its ability to achieve Rec. 709 cinematic color reproduction. This is the same color palette used by Hollywood studios and this is one of the reasons why it is on the list of the Top 10 Home Theater Projectors of 2017. It has a much lower contrast ratio than some of the other projectors on this list at 15,000:1. The projector supports full HD videos and also has a 20W speaker built-in.
Optoma HD142X
The Optoma HD142X is one of the most affordable home theater projectors on this list. It combines 3,000 ANSI lumens and a sharp contrast ratio of 23,000:1 for the most brilliant and vibrant colors. There is a 10W speaker built-in along with support for 3D content. Another interesting point about the Optoma HD142X is that it has a really long lamp life of almost 8,000 hours. You can even connect your smartphone or tablet using an MHL cable and stream content from it.
Epson Home Cinema 1440
This is slightly up the ladder in terms of price, coming at around $2,000. But it only offers the same features as that of the Optoma HD142X. Epson is a huge name when it comes to home theater projectors and they use the 3LCD technology which eliminates the rainbow effect. The Home Cinema 1440 projector also has a lot of options in terms of connectivity. There is support for HDMI 1, HDMI 2, audio, computer, LAN, USB Type A, USB Type B and Video.
Epson Home Cinema 2040
The Home Cinema 2040 Projector is superior compared to the previous model in terms of performance and features, but it has a lower price of around $800. It has an amazing contrast ratio of 35,000:1 and a lamp life of 7,500 hours in ECO mode. In terms of connectivity, it has 2 HDMI ports, 1 composite RCA port, 1 stereo audio RCA port, 1 VGA port and 1 USB Type-A port. This is one of the Top 10 Home Theater Projectors for 2017 because it is comparatively affordable among other Epson projects but it uses most of the same technology.
Optoma GT1080
The last one on the list of the Top 10 Home Theater Projectors for 2017 is yet another one from Optoma. The main selling point of most of the Optoma projectors on this list is that they are affordable but do not cut corners when it comes to using the latest technology. This projector is aimed at serious gamers but will be well suited to watch movies as well. It has a really low latency of 14msec in the gaming mode, which will allow gamers to control each and every move in real-time. It can also project 3D content from almost any 3D source. This includes the next-gen consoles, 3D Blu-ray players and more.
